9 Year Old Girl Killed In Galway Crash

A 9-year-old girl has died following a road collision yesterday. Gardaí are currently investigating the fatal road traffic collision between a car and two cyclists, a girl aged 9, Bridget Ward and a boy aged 7, Patrick Ward. The collision occurred at approximately 11:55am on Easter Sunday, on the R358 Ballinasloe to Ahascragh Road Co Galway. Bridget Ward was later pronounced dead in hospital, where her brother, Patrick Ward remains in a serious condition. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 0909 631890.